1. Following poetic devices/figures of speech have been used in the poem Vocation: Simile: It is a poetic device involving the comparison of one thing with another thing of a different kind. e.g. "the streetlamp stands like a giant with one red eye in its head." In this line, the streetlamp is comparedRead more

    Following poetic devices/figures of speech have been used in the poem Vocation:

    1. Simile: It is a poetic device involving the comparison of one thing with another thing of a different kind. e.g. “the streetlamp stands like a giant with one red eye in its head.” In this line, the streetlamp is compared with giant using like.
    2. Repetition: It is the repetition of certain words and phrases for poetic effect. In the poem, many words and phrases have been repeated. e.g. “when”, “I wish I were a” etc.
    3. Alliteration: It is the occurrence of the same sound at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words. e.g. “the gate the gardener digging the ground.”, “He does what he likes with his spade, he soils his clothes”, “nobody takes him to task”.
    4. Onomatopoeia: It is the formation of a word from a sound associated with what is named. e.g. “‘the gong sounds ten”. The word “gong” is formed by the sound associated with it.

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  2. The theme of the poem Vocation is child’s desire for freedom. He has to follow strict rules at home as well as in the school. He is also subjected to punishment by his parents when he makes a mistake. Thus, when he sees the hawker roaming in the streets freely, gardener doing work with his spade freRead more

    The theme of the poem Vocation is child’s desire for freedom. He has to follow strict rules at home as well as in the school. He is also subjected to punishment by his parents when he makes a mistake.

    Thus, when he sees the hawker roaming in the streets freely, gardener doing work with his spade freely and watchman walking in the night freely, he desires to be like them as he does not know their harsh reality.

    But the poem also throws light on how young children are treated at homes and schools. The poet explains how a child is psychologically affected by harsh treatment. So, the poem is a lesson for parents and teachers who remain strict towards the children.

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  3. The child was afraid of strict rules and punishment. He is deprived of freedom. Read summary of Vocation Play quiz on Vocation Poem

    The child was afraid of strict rules and punishment. He is deprived of freedom.

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  4. Freedom is common in all the vocations mentioned in the poem. Read summary of Vocation Play quiz on Vocation Poem

    Freedom is common in all the vocations mentioned in the poem.

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  5. In the poem Vocation, the word "bake" means "to feel very hot". Read summary of Vocation Play quiz on Vocation Poem

    In the poem Vocation, the word “bake” means “to feel very hot”.

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  6. He digs the ground, gets dirty and works in a sunny day as well as in rain. But no one scolds him for that. Read summary of Vocation Play quiz on Vocation Poem

    He digs the ground, gets dirty and works in a sunny day as well as in rain. But no one scolds him for that.

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  7. The child wants to be a hawker because he thinks that the hawker enjoys his life. For him, a hawker is not bound to any rules and regulations. He does not follow strict routine and there is no one to ask him if he gets late while going to home. Thus the child desires to be a hawker. Read summary ofRead more

    The child wants to be a hawker because he thinks that the hawker enjoys his life. For him, a hawker is not bound to any rules and regulations. He does not follow strict routine and there is no one to ask him if he gets late while going to home. Thus the child desires to be a hawker.

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  8. The watchman keeps walking on the lane in the night so that no thief or robber may go to the building. Read summary of Vocation Play quiz on Vocation Poem

    The watchman keeps walking on the lane in the night so that no thief or robber may go to the building.

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  9. The moral of the poem Vocation is child’s desire for freedom. He is bound to strict rules at home as well as in the school. He has to follow a certain routine and is also subjected to punishment by his parents when he makes a mistake. Hence when he sees the hawker roaming in the streets freely, gardRead more

    The moral of the poem Vocation is child’s desire for freedom. He is bound to strict rules at home as well as in the school. He has to follow a certain routine and is also subjected to punishment by his parents when he makes a mistake. Hence when he sees the hawker roaming in the streets freely, gardener doing work with his spade freely and watchman walking in the night freely, he desires to be like them as he does not know their harsh reality.

    But the poem also throws light on how young children are treated at homes and schools. The poet explains how a child is psychologically affected by harsh treatment. So, the poem is a lesson for parents and teachers who remain strict towards the children.

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